A merger between US-based RotoMetrics and German company Electro Optic will allow the two cutting tool manufacturers to enhance responsiveness and efficiency across the globe.
Bob Spiller, CEO of RotoMetrics, said, ‘RotoMetrics has been continuously improving our flexible die technology, and we feel the merger is the perfect way to accelerate this product improvement to better serve customers and offer the most superior flexible die product portfolio on the market.’
‘Electro Optic has been growing rapidly, and we will be able to realise our vision of stronger global distribution and more rapidly implement our philosophy of superior customer service with RotoMetrics’ international footprint and strong financial backing,’ said Erwin Lindl, CEO of Electro Optic.
Mr Spiller added, ‘This merger allows us to take advantage of the best of both organisations to further improve the products and services we offer to customers and partners, while expanding the distribution of these products on a global scale.’
Electro Optic invented and perfected critical proprietary flexible die technologies, which allowed the industry to convert progressively thinner liner substrates reducing costs and environmental waste. The company also advanced surface treatments for the longest running thermal transfer applications. RotoMetrics offers a comprehensive precision converting product line, including precision rotary dies (flexible and solid dies), magnetic cylinders, adjustable anvils, print cylinders, print sleeves and accessories.
RotoMetrics will continue to operate from its global headquarters in St Louis, Missouri, with supporting offices across the globe and manufacturing facilities on five continents. Electro Optic will continue to operate its global headquarters in Grossmehring, in Germany, and have a supporting office in Mumbai, India, servicing India, Asia and Africa, while its US manufacturing, service and support site will continue to service the Americas.
